The Ringer Fantasy Football Show NFL Draft Day 2: Nightmare WR Landing Spots, Steelers and Cardinals Take QBs, A Sean McVay Update, and RFK Jr.'s Awake Apnea
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Apr 25, 2026 Day Two chaos and baffling reaches across multiple teams. Heated debate over rookie landing spots that wreck fantasy value. Deep dive into odd positional trends, surprising quarterback moves, and quirky draft moments. A bizarre media moment sparks satire about celebrity health claims.
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Tight End Drafting Still Driven By Blocking Needs
- Teams still draft blocking or older tight ends for scheme fit, producing odd early selections that clash with fantasy expectations.
- Example: Nate Borkutcher is 25 with minimal college production yet went in early rounds as a blocking/intriguing mover.
Steelers Chose Prototype Traits Over Polished QB Play
- Steelers drafted Drew Allar for prototypical traits (size, arm) despite messy footwork and inconsistent college offense; they’re betting coaching fixes mechanics.
- Craig Horlbeck and Danny Kelly note Aller’s highlight tape vs. real‑time processing issues.
Pronunciation Debate Breaks Up Praise For Jeremy Bernard
- The podcast devolved into a syllable pronunciation feud over Jeremy/Jeremiah when discussing Steelers pick Jeremy Bernard.
- Hosts also praise Bernard as a natural, tackle-breaking slot who fits Pittsburgh's role for short-area play.